22 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2022-04-08
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 western star 47x, 2020-2023 western star 49x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 5, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-925.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Posted on: 2022-08-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, cascadia, 2023 freightliner fccc mc, mt45, s2c 106cab, xcm, s2rv 106cab, xcr, xcs, and 2023 western star 4700, 49x, and 47x vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
Consequence
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the ecm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 26, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-949.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2022-05-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 47x and 2022-2023 49x western star vehicles. The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance.
Consequence
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 1, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-930.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Posted on: 2022-08-30
Description
Daimler truck north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47x and 49x vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
Consequence
Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed october 28, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-951.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING
Posted on: 2022-09-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022-2023 western star 49x and 47x vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.
Consequence
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 11, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl952.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl955.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl955.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl955.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl955.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl955.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2022-11-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2022 freightliner business class m2, and 2022 freightliner 114sd, and 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an adaptive cruise control (acc) braking event.
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side during an acc braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20v-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20v-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2022-11-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2022 freightliner business class m2, and 2022 freightliner 114sd, and 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an adaptive cruise control (acc) braking event.
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side during an acc braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20v-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20v-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #13 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #14 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2023-04-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 fccc mt45g, s2c 106, 2022-2023 fccc mt50e, mt55, s2rv chassis, 2023 freightliner 108 sd, 114 sd, cascadia, m2 106, m2 112 fccc xcm chassis, xcr chassis, xcs chassis, thomas built bus saf-t-liner c2, and western star 4700, 47x, 4900, 49x commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Consequence
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed june 2, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed june 6, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl970.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #16 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #17 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #18 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated late october 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #19 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated late october 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #20 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 13, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #21 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 13, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #22 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Posted on: 2024-02-08
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022-2024 western star 49x vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.
Consequence
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 2, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available anticipated may 2024. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl994.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.